Hi,
I tried to get an understanding of the program from the internet. Whatever approach one uses , the important thing is to understand the philosophy behind it , how children's challenging behavior is viewed which will then dictate the type of interventions.
I looked at this you tube and took note of the criticism of a psychiatrist.
I agree with the author when he says that kid's difficult behavior can be ascribed to poor problem solving skills , but as the psychiatrist says the program then focuses on obedience and control rather than with communication and relationship and building strength or as I would put it , promoting cognitive skills , communication and problem solving and of course the relationship.
It is very difficult to combine a working with , problem solving approach with a ' doing to ' - behaviorist approach , the message we give our children cannot be that we solve problems in our family by talking and working things out and then demanding compliance and giving consequences.
For sure there are kids who respond to the structure behavior modification provides but ultimately we try to move away from behavior mod to problem solving.
Personally I prefer approaches that build relationships , use mentors, older brothers , buddy -tutors etc and tries to model respect to people and kids , reaching out to a kid , rather than trying to get control through power and manipulation.
I find
http://Alfiekohn.org very helpful
Allan